Abstract: An anti-theft locking device is described for immobilizing a foot pedal assembly normally necessary for operation of an automobile. A first rigid plate, hingably attached to the floor of the automobile adjacent to the foot pedal assembly, can be moved from a stored position on the floor to an immobilizing position blocking access to the foot pedal assembly. A second rigid plate, hingably attached to one end of the first rigid plate, can be folded under the first one in the stored position but, in operation of the device, serves to brace the first plate in the immobilizing position. The second plate is locked in the brace position by means such as a padlock secured to a hoop on the floor of the automobile projecting through an aperture on said plate.The device can be installed as original equipment in an automobile or can be retrofitted thereto at any time during the life of the automobile.

Abstract: First and second stop bodies are arranged to clamp around the lever of a pedal which operates an apparatus. When the stop bodies are locked in place, the pedal cannot be operated and, thus, the apparatus is restrained.

Abstract: A lock out assembly for a circuit breaker which consists of a generally step-shaped unitary base with an aperture in the small portion of the step-shaped base and a roughly "S" shaped retaining pin which loops through the large portion of the step-shaped base. The lock out assembly is adapted to fit over a circuit breaker with the handle switch projecting through the aperture, and the retaining pin projecting into an opening of the handle switch, preventing removal.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a locking device and, more particularly, a security bracket, finding particular application for bicycles and the like with brake handles. The security bracket comprises a small U-shaped shackle and a member which is slidable thereon and a lock. In use the brake handle of the bicycle is locked by the shackle in a position which urges the brake handle toward the bike handle to thereby apply braking pressure to the bike until the shackle is unlocked.

Abstract: A handle lock device for a switch, to be mounted to a switch manipulation handle protruded through a handle manipulation opening of a case in which a switching mechanism of the toggle-type is contained, is a lock cover which has a portion elongated so as to be introduced into the handle manipulation opening, whereby the lock cover prevents sufficient handle swing to effect the switching, since one of the side surfaces of the elongated portion is adapted to abut one of the end surfaces of the handle manipulation opening before the toggle-link goes over its dead center. The handle lock device makes it possible that a single lock cover can be used to lock handles of switches having different angles in the "on" and "off" states, and also that the handle may be easily and simply locked by a locking means having a simple constitution.

Abstract: An improved vehicle lock immobilizes the shaft of a single foot pedal assembly of the vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle lock comprises a base which contacts the floor of the vehicle and fits between the floor and the shaft of the pedal. Two wall members extend upwardly from one end of the base and together with the base form a cradle for the shaft. A lock mechanism, e.g., a pad-lock, passes through one or more holes in each of the walls to thereby lock the shaft in the cradled position and render the pedal assembly and vehicle inoperative.

Abstract: A vehicle ignition-transmission protection enclosure is provided, whereby the ignition switch and transmission gear lever are protected from tampering and vandalism. The protection enclosure secures the transmission gear lever in combination with the ignition switch, such that movement of the former and access to the latter is prevented during installation. The protection enclosure includes an adjustable transmission lever yoke which surrounds a segment of the transmission gear lever shaft. That yoke may reside within a hinged, flanged, and contoured apparatus, comprising the remainder of the protection enclosure, that may be repeatedly and effortlessly installed and removed.

Abstract: A lock having at least one gate or U-shaped opening for releasably engaging the actuator lever for controlling a transfer case of a four wheel drive vehicle is disclosed. The lock is pivotally mounted on the transfer case so that it can be engaged and disengaged from the lever. In the preferable embodiment, lockable gate closure means are provided to retain the transfer case in a two wheel drive, high speed gear ratio position or neutral so that the drive train of the vehicle can be locked in its normal condition or in an inoperative condition.

Abstract: A device for use with a cap having a rubber plug which is inserted into the mouth of a container and which can be tightened and loosened by the turn of a lever provided thereto. The device comprises a cap cover loosely but undetachably fitted over the cap so as to enclose its lever, and a pin slidably supported by the cap cover for movement into and out of engagement with the cap lever. The pin can be padlocked out of engagement with the cap lever, so that the cap is loosenable by the manual turn of the cap cover only when the padlock is opened to permit the pin to move into engagement with the cap lever.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for automobiles equipped with a foot brake pedal and a brake lever secured thereto, and with a gear shift lever mounted on the steering column, includes an elongated rod having a first return bend therein adjacent one end and forming a hook which is adapted to be hooked to the brake lever and retained by the foot brake pedal, and a second return bend therein adjacent the remaining end, a chain having a plurality of links and being adapted to extend between the remaining end of the rod and the gear shift lever, means including the second return bend for connecting the rod to a link adjacent to one end of the chain, and means for connecting a link adjacent the remaining end of the chain to the gear shift lever, one of the connecting means including a padlock serving to lock the device to the foot brake pedal and the gear shift lever when installed to prevent operation of either of them.

Abstract: A lockable securing device including a bifurcated body having a pair of outwardly extended, spaced, parallel arms. A slotted opening is formed between the arms. Transverse apertures are provided in the arms near their outer ends and are sized to receive a removable, axial locking device. The locking device has an extension member at one end which is arranged to extend across the slotted opening to block the opening and retain an object within the slot when the axial lock is inserted and retained within said body arms. In one embodiment the slotted lock is used to secure the frame of a bicycle to an anchored object to prevent unauthorized removal; another is a door handle.